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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.81, 420.81 and 221.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.81, 420.81 and 221.83 is: 306.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.81 : 420.81 = 221.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.81/420.81 = 221.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.81x = 420.81 × 221.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.81x = 93,348.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,348.28/304.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.25

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